Historic Paint Colors – How Historic Are They, Really?

The following is a sneak preview adapted from a chapter in an upcoming book on historic paint by preservationist and author Ken Roginski, exploring the history, science, and practical challenges of choosing appropriate colors for historic buildings.

Anyone who has stood before a wall of paint chips searching for the “right” color for a historic house knows how quickly a seemingly simple decision can become complicated. Paint manufacturers offer collections labeled Historic, Heritage, or Colonial, but an important question remains: How historic are historic paint colors?

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Safety Warnings & Recalls

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.

Ricky Joy Recalls More Than 2.3 Million Sour Crush Candy Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard

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Rowan Football Shuts Out Moravian

Nate Maiers threw four touchdown passes while the Rowan defense put up a shutout as the Profs picked up its first win of the season in a 34-0 win at Moravian.

Nunes Bukula IV totaled three scores on the day, two in the air and one on the ground as the senior finished with 60 rushing yards on 11 attempts and 123 receiving yards on two grabs. Michael Zarfati led all pass catchers with 146 yards on nine receptions including a pair of scores.

Defensively, the Profs (1-1) limited the Greyhounds just to just 17 net yards rushing including six tackles for losses, two pass breakups and a sack. Jackson Ferrante totaled a team-best nine stops while AJ Ryker, Ezra Williams-Thomas, and Justus Peyton each added six tackles.

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Training Starts Oct. 10 for New Tour Guides

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Officials Celebrate National Voter Registration Day

In recognition of National Voter Registration Day today, September 15, September serving as Library Card Sign-Up Month, Commissioner Colleen Bianco Bezich will join the Camden County Clerk’s Office and the Camden County Library System to highlight the importance of voter registration while showcasing the many resources and services available through a library card.

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Virtual Hiring Event

The free event is open to veterans, servicemembers and military spouses.

MilitaryHire and the Department of Labor will present a virtual hiring event for veterans, servicemembers and military spouses on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

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Manuel Sac, 52, of Deptford Township

On August 22, 2026, Age 52. Of Deptford Township. Formerly of Brooklyn, New York. Services are Private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Manuel Sac. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN–HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph:856 – 456 – 1142

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Camden County History Month 2026

The Camden County History Alliance invites the public to join us for Camden County History Month from October 1 to October 31, 2026, when over 25 participating historic sites and history organizations throughout Camden County will be open with special exhibits, reenactments, and guided tours for adults and children, both in-person and virtual, spanning centuries of history. The vast majority of the more than fifty events and activities during the month are free.

As we celebrate America’s 250th, we invite you to tour the new American Revolution Museum of Southern New Jersey in the historic 1734 Benjamin Cooper Tavern on October 11. Visit the 1756 Gabreil Daveis Tavern Museum on October 11 & 25 and discover Local Revolutionary War Happenings and Heroes. Learn about the Matlack family and “Waterford’s Revolutionary Footprints” with the Waterford Township Historical Society on October 7. Attend a presentation “Hue and Cry: Attempts to Capture William Livingston During the American Revolution” with the Indian King Tavern Museum on October 17. Sail aboard the Schooner North Wind with Gloucester City Sail and hear about the American Revolution along the Delaware River on October 25 ($38 tickets), or come early for the free open house aboard the schooner.

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DNREC to Hold Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease Affecting Deer

Virtual Attendance Option Made Available for CWD Update; Public Comments Can be Made in Person or Virtually

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a community meeting regarding Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the auditorium at Delaware Technical Community College Owens Campus in Georgetown on Wednesday, Sept.16 at 6:30 p.m. For anyone unable to attend the in-person meeting, DNREC has made participation by a virtual option available via Microsoft Teams – with more information and registration found on the DNREC events calendar.

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Philly’s Pro Lacrosse Team to Play for PLL Championship

Waterdogs will face the Denver Outlaws Sept. 20 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey on ABC in pursuit of their second league title

Philadelphia will face the Denver Outlaws on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 12:30 p.m. ET at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J., less than 90 miles from Philadelphia, and the game will be televised nationally on ABC. The Waterdogs are seeking their second PLL championship after winning the franchise’s first title in 2022.

The Waterdogs’ roster features three players with hometown roots in the Philadelphia area and New Jersey. Michael Sowers is a native of Dresher, Pa., and attended Upper Dublin High School. CJ Kirst is from Bernardsville, N.J., and attended Delbarton School. Midfielder Dox Aitken is from Villanova, Pa., and attended Haverford High School.